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A Real Life Hero, Nurse Karen Helps Kids With Cancer

Nurse Karen Hartley has been a hero to children that suffer from cancer. She has helped so many children around Medway and around the area, that her patients have crowned her a hero. At the age of 57, Karen helps…

December 6, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Green Tea Beer is Now a Thing Thanks to a Couple of Edinburgh Businesses

If you’ve been searching for something new to drink, then you should try the green tea flavored beer. It all came alive after two businesses from Edinburgh started their collaboration. Barney’s Beer and Eteaket innovate beer and hope that drinkers…

December 6, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Migraine Sufferers can Rejoice: A Breakthrough Drug Erenumab to Half the Length of Suffering Time

Scientists have developed an antibody which blocks the neural brain pathway CGRP, in order to prevent attacks. It is the first lab-made antibody in 20 years to halve the length of time migraine sufferers have to endure. More on Erenumab…

November 30, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Why is Vitamin D Deficiency Related to Menopause and Osteoporosis?

As people age, the body loses its ability to assimilate vitamin D, a process that contributes to calcium ablation. This becomes a major risk factor for osteoporosis, especially during the post-menopausal period. How is osteoporosis related to menopause? There is…

November 29, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Diagnosing And Treating Vitamin D Deficiency – These Are The Normal Levels of Vitamin D

The most accurate way to determine how much vitamin D is in the body of a person is the 25-hydroxy vitamin D test. In the kidneys, 25-hydroxy vitamin D is turned into an active form of the vitamin. The active…

November 29, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Symptoms, Risks and Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency

A person who does not expose his body to the sun, suffers from allergies to dairy products or follows a strict vegetarian diet, presents increased risks of developing vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D, also called the sun vitamin, is produced…

November 29, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Groundbreaking Discovery: PHD Student Found a Method to Stop Cancer Cells from Spreading

Caitlin Miron, a PHD student from Queen’s University n Ontario, Canada has made a significant discovery. The chemistry student managed to find a chemical component which can make cancer cells switch off and thus not spread any further. Miron’s study…

November 26, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

The Serum Iron Test: All You Need to Know About It and the Results

The serum iron test shows you if your blood has low or high iron levels. It’s important to know if you have too much or too little iron in your blood. you can test yourself a doctor and get an…

November 25, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Common Surgical Problems and Procedures

Today, having a clean bill of health is quite an achievement, with all the different problems that can occur. There are many issues that arise and can cause quite a ruckus in our daily lifestyles, disrupting our regular schedules and…

November 25, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Vitamin B-12 Deficiency: Symptoms and Causes

Also known as cobalamin, vitamin B-12 is one of the 8 B water-soluble vitamins and unessential nutrient in the B-complex. You can get this nutrient by consuming animal foods but you should also consider supplements for a better intake. Vitamin…

November 24, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Blood Tests: The Recommended Levels Of Cholesterol For Adults And Children

The cholesterol level in our body is a matter of concert for most people, as it increases the chances of having a heart attack. The human body needs it in order to function, but if there’s too much, it goes…

November 23, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Revolutionary Hair Loss Treatment Invented By 81-Year Old Doctor

Dr. Giovanni Brotzu was planning to release this product earlier this year in Italy. Ever since he started working on his topical product, Dr. Giovanni Brotzu conducted some clinical trials on humans and it proved out to be a success.…

November 23, 2017 · by Anna Daniels · 1

The Bionic Kidney Will Completely Replace Dialysis In The Near Future

There isn’t always a natural solution to diseases, to here is where medical technology comes into picture and searches for effective solutions. This serious condition can only be helped with dialysis and then a kidney transplant. But the waiting list…

November 23, 2017 · by Anna Daniels · 0

High Levels Of Calcium In The Blood Don’t Always Indicate That You Have Cancer

If you suffer from hypercalcemia, then it means that you have a high level of calcium in your blood. When your blood tests come out indicating that this might be a problem, the first thing that you need to do…

November 22, 2017 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Cheap Natural Remedies For Liver Disease and Cirrhosis

The liver is the only organ that regenerates, but it can be disrupted by an inadequate lifestyle. To keep it healthy, some specialists recommend natural healing treatments for the liver. Herbal teas are extremely beneficial to the liver, and green…

November 19, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0